5. You Skip Warm-Ups
You should never jump right into a rigorous workout. Instead, get your muscles moving in a more relaxed way for a few minutes — such as by walking or using an elliptical machine — before you increase the intensity.
Kolba says many of his clients find that warming up and stretching helps eliminate stiffness and soreness. Not only does this get your muscles ready for a workout, it also gives you the energy and motivation to exercise in a way that feels satisfying.
6. You Push Through Motion Limitations
When you have joint inflammation, you may not be able to move all of your limbs through the full range of motion that someone without a condition such as psoriatic arthritis could. This is an important consideration when deciding what exercises to do.
Particularly when strength training, Kolba says, finding a range of motion that’s pain-free should be your goal. Once you’ve been doing the activity successfully for a while, “then you can eventually slowly start to increase the range of motion that you’re able to move the weight through.”